Optimal Escape from Sun-Earth and Earth-Moon L2 with Electric Propulsion

Optimal low-thrust trajectories for the direct escape from the Earth’s sphere of influence, starting from Sun-Earth or Earth-Moon L2, are analyzed with an indirect optimization method. The dynamic model considers four-body gravitation and JPL ephemeris; solar radiation pressure is also considered. S...

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Main Authors: Luigi Mascolo, Lorenzo Casalino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Aerospace
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/9/4/186